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Have you ever wondered what it takes to train a Guide Dog to the high standards needed to change someone’s life?

A brand new dog-umentary called Pick of the Litter follows five determined puppies who, from the moment they’re born, begin an incredible journey to become Guide Dogs for people living with vision impairment.

Guide Dogs SA/NT is thrilled to announce the launch of a two-year charity partnership with Adelaide Oval! This collaboration provides a unique opportunity to raise funds and awareness for our work enhancing community participation, inclusion and wellbeing for South Australians living with vision impairment, other sensory impairment, and the families of children with autism.

This week, we celebrated International Day of People with Disability but, at Guide Dogs SA/NT, our clients offer a daily reminder that disability is not a barrier to achieving goals.

As Guide Dog user and tenpin bowling champion, Marie puts it, ‘Every day, people with vision impairment are told, “You can’t do this. You can’t do that.” My answer is “Watch me.” I’ll show you what I will do.’

At Guide Dogs SA/NT, we are saddened by the news that our treasured friend and Life Member, Rosemary Penn OAM, passed away peacefully last week. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the Penn family. Vale, Rosemary. You will be greatly missed.

Two-thirds of white cane users with vision impairment are grabbed by the public. In the lead up to International White Cane Day on Monday 15 October, Guide Dogs SA/NT would like to remind the community what they can do to lend a helping hand: ‘Just ask first’.